Is Auricula Primrose toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists auricula primrose as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Primula auricula and the genus Primula are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. The toxic principles include primin (a quinone compound found in the glandular hairs), which can cause contact dermatitis, and saponins that may cause gastrointestinal upset (drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested. The toxicity level is generally considered mild to moderate — not life-threatening but should be kept out of reach of pets.

Primula auricula and the genus Primula are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. The toxic principles include primin (a quinone compound found in the glandular hairs), which can cause contact dermatitis, and saponins that may cause gastrointestinal upset (drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested. The toxicity level is generally considered mild to moderate — not life-threatening but should be kept out of reach of pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to auricula primrose.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Auricula Primrose is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full auricula primrose pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.